Mississippi Dentist CE

How many CE hours do Mississippi dentists need?

Mississippi dentists need 40 hours every 2 years of Board-approved continuing dental education ( Board Regulation 41 ). The cycle is fixed and statewide, and the CE period closes December 31 of odd-numbered years. Dentists renew in odd-numbered years, and the timely deadline is October 31, so your next date is October 31, 2027. Renewals from November 1 to December 31 carry penalties, and licenses not renewed by December 31 are voided on January 1 ( Board Regulation 37 ; Board License Renewal FAQ ). There is no live hour requirement, so all 40 hours can be completed online with a post-study exam. Start with the Mississippi dentist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Mississippi dental hygienist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Mississippi dentists?

Mississippi mandates no CE topic for every dentist, so all 40 hours can be on any Board-approved dental subject. Every dentist with an active license must hold current CPR certification, and the Board does not approve a CPR course without a hands-on mannequin component ( Board Regulation 45 ). Regulation 41 credits approved CPR, ACLS and PALS certification toward your CE, up to 8, 16 and 16 hours per period.

A dentist who prescribes, administers or dispenses controlled substances completes 3 hours of opioid prescribing CE each renewal ( Board Regulation 41 ). Our Controlled Substance Prescriptions in Dentistry course (2 hours) covers 2 of those 3 hours, and our opioid epidemic course adds 2 more.

A dentist holding a Class 1, 2 or 3 anesthesia permit completes 8 hours of sedation and anesthesia CE every 2 years on top of the 40, and CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications do not count toward them ( Board Regulation 30 ). Our sedation and anesthesia course covers 2 of the 8 hours. A dentist with a DEA registration also completes the one-time DEA MATE training ( DEA MATE Act FAQ ).

Does Mississippi accept AGD PACE credit?

Mississippi's Board approves CDE from recognized providers, and AGD PACE courses are widely accepted ( Board Regulation 41 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503).

Does Mississippi audit dentist CE?

Yes. The Board audits a random sample of licensees after each renewal period ( Board Regulation 41 ). You self-certify at renewal and submit proof of each course through CE Broker, as the Board's FAQ directs ( Board CE FAQ ). Keep records for at least 3 years. AchieveCE reports your completions to CE Broker and AGD PACE within 24 business hours, and your certificate is available the moment you finish a course. Our support team is on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.

Do newly licensed Mississippi dentists need CE for their first renewal?

No. A dentist's first biennial renewal period is exempt from the 40 hour requirement, and the full requirement starts with the second renewal ( Board Regulation 41, Section 1.B ).

Other Mississippi dental licenses: Mississippi dental hygienist CE . Try Free dental CE before you buy, and browse every state and license in our CE course finder .

Last verified: October 25, 2026

Sources

• Board Regulation 41, Continuing Education

• Board Regulation 30, Administration of Anesthesia

• Board Regulation 45, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Board Regulation 37, License Renewal

• Board Continuing Education FAQ

• Board License Renewal FAQ

• DEA Diversion Control Division, MATE Act Training FAQ